Jessica Johnson, Director | Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg
Jessica Johnson, Director | Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg
Of the five institutions in the county, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 17,447 people applied to Wood County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 24,705 students enrolled in the universities, including 21,638 in undergraduate and 3,067 in graduate programs. Only 3.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (76.8%) and Black or African American (7.2%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 16,920 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penta County Joint Vocational School | -- | -- | 45 |
| Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg | -- | -- | 107 |
| Orion Institute | -- | -- | 74 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 17,447 | 13,783 | 16,920 |
| Owens Community College | -- | -- | 7,559 |
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